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		<title>Kieran Hull of Capital Blue Cross</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 14:58:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[AL:  You were the initiating force behind the recent Capital Region Arts Census conducted over the past two years by the Harrisburg Regional Chamber. Why did you feel that such an effort was necessary? KH:  The arts inspire, challenge and bring out the very best in all of us. Central Pennsylvania is a great place to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>AL:  You were the initiating force behind the recent Capital Region Arts Census conducted over the past two years by the Harrisburg Regional Chamber. Why did you feel that such an effort was necessary?</strong></p>
<p><strong>KH:</strong>  The arts inspire, challenge and bring out the very best in all of us. Central Pennsylvania is a great place to live, work and play, in part because of the amazing number of arts and cultural opportunities we enjoy.  We also count on artists and arts organizations to bring tourism to the region, generate tax revenues, provide jobs, purchase goods and services, and promote our region. The Capital Region Arts Census brings together information about this important cultural and economic asset, with the goals of enhancing support for our arts community and leveraging its positive economic impact on our region.</p>
<p><strong>AL:</strong>  <strong>What value does the local arts community hold for your organization and other area businesses?</strong></p>
<p><strong>KH:</strong>  The health and well-being of our communities is what Capital BlueCross is all about, and it’s hard to imagine a healthy place to live without opportunities to experience culture and the arts. People want to be part of communities that are rich with creative expression. A vibrant arts community sparks a cycle of related commerce and investment. Culture and the arts also help businesses to keep talented employees here in Central Pennsylvania and to attract new talent from other parts of the country.</p>
<p><strong>AL:  Why is it important for the regional business community to support the arts?</strong></p>
<p><strong>KH:</strong>  Regional businesses benefit tremendously from commerce that artists and tourists generate. If a restaurant, for example, sees more business because of a community arts festival, the restaurant’s employees and suppliers benefit, and tax revenue is higher. I once read that art <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">is</span></em> business, and the Capital Region Arts Census helps communicating with and cultivating the arts industry for our region to the next level. Strong support for the arts by the regional business community expresses, “We care about the quality of life for our customers, employees and their families.”</p>
<p><strong>AL:</strong>  <strong>Do you have any recommendations for other executives who are interested in lending support to the arts in either large or small ways?</strong></p>
<p><strong>KH:</strong>  Given cutbacks in government funding, support in money, goods and services is helpful now more than ever to keep our arts community thriving in Central Pennsylvania. Executives can also lend their support by being visible in the community at arts and cultural events, and:</p>
<p>·       Bringing artists onsite to enrich employees in the arts and culture during the work day<br />
·       Providing event tickets as employee incentives, rewards or recognition<br />
·       Highlighting the arts and cultural events in employee communications<br />
·       Providing a link to the Capital Region Arts Census on company Web pages<br />
·       Encouraging employees’ participation in arts-related fundraising such as the Cultural Enrichment Fund<br />
·       Supporting scholarships for the arts</p>
<p><strong>AL:</strong>  <strong>Outside of traditional financial support, what are some ways in which the regional business and arts communities can come together to support one another?</strong></p>
<p><strong>KH:</strong>  Because they are so dependent on one another, from an economic development standpoint, I recommend striving for more coordinated goal setting and planning among our regional business and arts communities; the Capital Region Arts Census is a first step. Working with regional school districts, the business and arts communities could come together to provide new opportunities to promote the arts in elementary and secondary education. Students with an education rich in the arts have higher GPAs and test scores, lower drop-out rates and higher levels of community service. Fostering the arts and cultural enrichment among young people today will have lasting social and economic benefits for our region.  Let’s work together to keep bringing out the very best in all of us.</p>
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		<title>Iceland: Land of Shocking Beauty and Surprising Contrast</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 14:54:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pack your bags, and get ready to visit a verdant green land, with rugged mountains, hot springs, volcanoes, glaciers, beautiful waterfalls, friendly people, delectable food and a rich culture filled with art, architecture, and music. Become inspired by Iceland. This island, the least densely populated country in Europe, is slightly larger than Scotland  or Ireland [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://centralpennartguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Iceland-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-7251" title="Blue Lagoon" src="http://centralpennartguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Iceland-1.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="201" /></a>Pack your bags, and get ready to visit a verdant green land, with rugged mountains, hot springs, volcanoes, glaciers, beautiful waterfalls, friendly people, delectable food and a rich culture filled with art, architecture, and music. Become inspired by Iceland. This island, the least densely populated country in Europe, is slightly larger than Scotland  or Ireland and boasts some of the most intriguing natural and created works of art in the world.</p>
<p>The natural arts in Iceland encompass the gamut from snowy glaciers to volcanoes; ice-blue hot springs, like the famed Blue Lagoon; unique basalt formations; stunning mountainous vistas; the curtains of lights of the aurora borealis; and, thunderous waterfalls like Gullfoss. These unveil a breathtaking backdrop for the amazing created arts.</p>
<p><img class="alignright  wp-image-7253" title="Harpa Concert Hall" src="http://centralpennartguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Iceland-2-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="162" height="243" />Consider the brand new <a title="ArtsLink" href="http://en.harpa.is/" target="_blank">Harpa Concert Hall and Convention Center</a>. This contemporary building sits by the harbor in Reykjavik, its grand glass structure mirroring the combined majesty of the surrounding sea, sky and city in its reflective geometric designs. The Iceland Symphony Orchestra is home here while musicians, such as Björk, Messoforte, and Kristinn Sigmundsson, frequent the four exquisite halls.</p>
<p>More into the visual arts? Grab a famous hotdog made of lamb before enjoying a relaxing walk through the city. Near the City Hall, beside the intimate Tjörnin pond, visit the National Gallery of Iceland to view one of the many changing exhibits. The <a title="Arts Guide " href="http://www.lej.is/en/" target="_blank">Einar Jónsson Museum</a>, named for Iceland’s first sculptor, seeks to share his passion with other respecters of the art.</p>
<p><a href="http://centralpennartguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Iceland-4.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-7258" title="Iceland-4" src="http://centralpennartguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Iceland-4.jpg" alt="" width="146" height="218" /></a>Starting this month, the annual <a title="Iceland Arts" href="http://www.listahatid.is/en" target="_blank">Reykjavik Arts Festival</a> gets underway. Started in 1970, this celebration of the arts is one of Northern Europe’s most respected festivals with the purpose to promote both Icelandic and international culture by offering a wide range of activities such as theater performances, dance, opera, concerts and exhibitions. Want to experience true Icelandic culture? Ten poets and writers will be welcoming visitors into their homes to share in a reading of their work. Many sessions will be held in the Icelandic language with three readings performed in German.  <a href="http://centralpennartguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Iceland-5.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="alignright  wp-image-7264" title="The Pearl" src="http://centralpennartguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Iceland-5.jpg" alt="" width="189" height="127" /></a> On June 3rd, treat yourself to a concert by Buika, one of the most original Spanish artists around, as she expertly weaves jazz, flamenco, soul and blues into a tantalizing musical tapestry. Opening weekend (May 18-21) a large scale collaborative international visual arts project is birthed at many different venues throughout the city and continues throughout the festival and the summer, focusing on art from the Baltic and Nordic countries. This massive project, entitled (I)ndependent People, integrates the work of 29 artist collectives involving over 100 participants. Continue the theme of collaboration during Journey on May 18 &amp; 19 when Iceland Dance Company, GusGus, Fillippia Elisdottir, and Reynir Lyngdal take the audience on a magnificent journey into a new world of  unexpected life occurrences through the interplay of dance, music and film.</p>
<p><a href="http://centralpennartguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Iceland-6.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7269" title="Reykjavik harbor" src="http://centralpennartguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Iceland-6.jpg" alt="" width="588" height="272" /></a>Iceland is an exciting place and continues to stand apart in its appeal to those of all ages hoping to participate in a larger more global arts community.</p>
<p><a href="http://centralpennartguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Iceland-7.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-7271" title="Harpa center " src="http://centralpennartguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Iceland-7.jpg" alt="" width="588" height="394" /></a></p>
<p>Jason Holland<br />
<a title="Custom Tailored Travel" href="http://www.travelsimplicity.net/" target="_blank">http://www.travelsimplicity.net/</a></p>
<p><strong>About the Author</strong></p>
<p>For seven years, Jason has been planning personal adventures all over the world to places like Japan, Australia, French Polynesia, Honduras, Puerto Rico and Iceland. In early 2009, Jason and his wife, Sandy, started Travel Simplicity to share their passion for travel with others and have been planning professionally as <em>personal travel advisors</em>. With a continual focus on education, Jason earned his professional CTA designation with The Travel Institute, started in 1964 to set standards of excellence for the travel community. He continually studies with local, regional, and international visitor&#8217;s bureaus to achieve additional specializations some of which encompass Peru, Thailand, the UK and more. He is an author for the Travel Simplicity travel blog and is an official travel blogger for <em>Harrisburg Magazine</em>.</p>
<p>Jason is a member of multiple national professional organizations such as ASTA, NACTA and CLIA. He is a certified Accessible Travel Advocate with the belief that everyone should be able to travel regardless of any physical difficulties a person may have. Jason is involved with the West Shore Chamber of Commerce, and is a member of both the Golf Committee and Women in Business Roundtable Committee. Jason is a member of the Harrisburg and York Young Professionals group.</p>
<p>Jason loves spending time with friends, playing competitive volleyball, sitting around his fire table with a glass of wine or beer, watching movies, meeting new people, enjoying a great meal, and of course, traveling to see the world and experience what this beautiful place has to offer.</p>
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		<title>The Showhouse Is a Show “Business”</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 14:51:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Harrisburg Symphony Society Showhouse &#38; Gardens 2012 will be held May 19 – June 10, 2012.  This year’s property, “Serenity on the Yellow Breeches” will benefit the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra.  The project is a model for business and a non-profit working together to offer the best possible arts and entertainment to the region. Over [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">The Harrisburg Symphony Society Showhouse &amp; Gardens 2012 will be held May 19 – June 10, 2012.  This year’s property, “Serenity on the Yellow Breeches” will benefit the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra.  The project is a model for business and a non-profit working together to offer the best possible arts and entertainment to the region.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Over thirty interior and landscape designers have been selected to create spaces for the public to view.  Each of the designers use subcontractors, ranging from painters, plumbers, carpenters, electricians, artists and landscape services to ensure that every space is at its best.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">While the showhouse benefits from generous in kind donations and discounted rates, the project itself supports local businesses through the services required to make the event successful.  This year’s vendors include an area country club for the opening event, caterers for several additional special events, design and printing services for all promotional materials, billboards, an area outfitter for trout fishing on site, a signage company, telecommunications for phone and walkie talkies, parking lot construction contractors, tent rental, cleaning services and other vendors to make the showhouse well known, well received and a financial success.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Sponsorship and ticket sales are the key income sources.  But the showhouse also creates revenue generators within the event to ensure that the every penny possible is raised to support the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra.  Each day, visitors can enjoy the showhouse boutique, featuring Susan’s Treasures and other area vendors, as well as the café, with the delicious foods of The Glass Lounge.  Located on site in the barn just steps from the showhouse itself, the boutique and café share space with “designer sales” at which guests can purchase items found within the showhouse and landscape design spaces.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">The Harrisburg Symphony Society Showhouse &amp; Gardens Committee is comprised of hundreds of volunteers, including co-chairs Shirley McCormick and Stephanie Otto, the steering committee members, each committee and its own members, and the volunteers and docents who generously serve as the front line “staff” of the event.  Volunteers are better able to perform their tasks due to the involvement of the variety of businesses that bring their expertise to the project.  Partnership with businesses large and small and of varied services gives the Harrisburg Symphony Society peace of mind that<a title="SERENITY ON THE YELLOW BREECHES" href="http://centralpennartguide.com/serenity-on-the-yellow-breeches" target="_blank"> <em>Serenity on the Yellow Breeches</em> </a>will make funds flow to the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra.</p>
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		<title>CEF Increases Support for Arts Groups</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 14:45:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Cultural Enrichment Fund (CEF) announced that its 2011-2012 united campaign for the arts in the capital region successfully garnered increased support for area arts groups. The Cultural Enrichment Fund successfully raised $514,016 from area businesses and individuals for local arts and cultural organizations. This represents a 2.5 percent increase over the previous year’s audited [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Cultural Enrichment Fund (CEF) announced that its 2011-2012 united campaign for the arts in the capital region successfully garnered increased support for area arts groups. The Cultural Enrichment Fund successfully raised $514,016 from area businesses and individuals for local arts and cultural organizations. This represents a 2.5 percent increase over the previous year’s audited campaign total of $501,466. Nancy Dering Mock, President of Nancy Dering Inc. and Chair of the Cultural Enrichment Fund Board of Directors, said, “I want to personally thank our Board of Directors, including this year’s Campaign Chair, Taylor Ranker, and our Immediate Past Board Chair, Deb Cohen, for their leadership in making this campaign successful.</p>
<p>As a result, CEF will be able to increase the amount that is allocated to its thirteen member arts groups. Also, we will be able to increase funding for our ‘Arts for All’ initiative which supports arts programs that integrate cultural appreciation into the lives of underserved audiences.”I was amazed by the breadth of support for the arts in the capital region. Even though our campaign got off to a slow start due to the fall flooding, we were able to make up ground and close a successsful campaign” said Taylor Ranker, CEF Campaign Chair and Owner, Vice President &amp; Relatio nship Manager for Ranker Hanshaw Wealth Management. He continued “Looking forward, I am very optimistic about the prospects of increasing corporate support for the arts in the capital region. “On behalf of the Board Directors, we are thrilled that this successful campaign has allowed us to increase our support for the capital region’ s arts groups,” said Nancy Dering Mock. She continued “furthermore, we are deeply appreciative of the hard work and dedication of our 85 campaign volunteers who were essential to the campaign’s success.”</p>
<p>Member allocations will be issued immediately on a pre-arranged payment schedule. The Cultural Enrichment Fund ss accepting applications for funding from the Arts for All initiative through May 15th. The application is available on the Fund’s website att www.culturalenrichmentfund.org. Grant award announcements for the 2012-2013 program year will be made by July 31, 2012.</p>
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		<title>Lebanon Valley Arts Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 14:39:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Each year on the first weekend of November, about thirty artists in the Lebanon Valley open their studios and galleries to the public. The Art Studio Tour began in 1999 “to educate and bring awareness to our community about our artists.” It was organized by four local artists, Shelby Applegate, Sylvia Lehman, Rachael Bryce, and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Each year on the first weekend of November, about thirty artists in the Lebanon Valley open their studios and galleries to the public. The Art Studio Tour began in 1999 “to educate and bring awareness to our community about our artists.” It was organized by four local artists, Shelby Applegate, Sylvia Lehman, Rachael Bryce, and Beverlee Lehr, who patterned it after a similar tour in Elora, Ontario.</p>
<p>The tour is now in its fourteenth year, and remains committed to promoting outstanding Lebanon Valley artists and educating members of the community about fine arts and crafts. Only individuals who have presented their work for review by a jury committee and have demonstrated that they create high quality original work are invited to participate. While many of us offer our work for sale during the tour, we encourage dialogue about our work and are eager to share our knowledge and demonstrate our skills.</p>
<p>This year on November 3<sup>rd</sup> and 4<sup>th</sup>, artists and craftsmen will again invite visitors into their studios and galleries. Information about the 2012 free driving tour of Central Pennsylvania artists’ studios and galleries will be available on our website in the future. In the meantime, please visit our website at <a title="Arts Tour" href="http://www.lvarttour.com/" target="_blank">lvarttour</a> if you would like to view work from last year’s tour. Soon, you will also be able to &#8220;Like&#8221; us on Facebook.</p>
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		<title>Ned Smith Center Continues Tradition with Music on the Riegle Deck</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 02:47:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WHAT: 7th Annual Music on the Riegle Deck featuring River City Sound Society WHEN: Saturday, June 16; 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Riegle Deck, Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, 176 Water Company Road, Millersburg COST: Free!  Bring a chair or blanket, and your favorite beverage. SPONSOR: The Williams Family in Memory of Ken, Ben &#38; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WHAT: 7th Annual Music on the Riegle Deck featuring River City Sound Society<br />
WHEN: Saturday, June 16; 5:30 p.m.<br />
WHERE: Riegle Deck, Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, 176 Water Company Road, Millersburg<br />
COST: Free!  Bring a chair or blanket, and your favorite beverage.<br />
SPONSOR: The Williams Family in Memory of Ken, Ben &amp; Erin Margerum</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art is proud continue its annual tradition of presenting live outdoor music with the seventh installment of <strong>Music on the Riegle Deck on Saturday, June 16</strong>.  The evening will feature the music of central Pennsylvania’s own <strong>River City Sound Society</strong>.</p>
<p>River City Sound Society is known for its high-energy renditions of classic tunes from the 1950’s through the present day, performing hits from the Beatles to Ben E. King; the Eagles to Fastball; the Stones to Steppenwolf and everyone in between.</p>
<p>River City Sound Society is Tom Donovan on guitar, bass and vocals; Aaron Filter on bass, sax and vocals; Jeff Samuels on keyboards, bass and vocals; and Tim Uhler on drums.  Complete biographies for each member are available on the band’s website, <a title="Local Music" href="http://rivercitysoundsociety.com/" target="_blank">rivercitysoundsociety.com</a>.</p>
<p>River City Sound Society will play two sets, one at 5:30 p.m. and a second set at 7 p.m.  Guests are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket, and are welcome to bring a picnic as well.  The event is BYOB.  Food will also be available for purchase onsite.  The event is free of charge, thanks to the generosity of event sponsors the Williams Family, who sponsor the event in memory of Ken Williams; and Ben and Erin Margerum.</p>
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		<title>Central PA Jazz Camp</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 02:31:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Central PA Friends of Jazz presents the 11th annual Central PA Jazz Camp Central PA Friends of Jazz is pleased to announce its eleventh annual Jazz Camp at Messiah College, Grantham, PA  The Camp, held this year on June 13, 14 &#38; 15, serves students, age 12 to 21, of all instruments and voices.  All [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"><strong>Central PA Friends of Jazz presents the 11<sup>th</sup> annual Central PA Jazz Camp</strong></p>
<p><strong>Central PA Friends of Jazz</strong> is pleased to announce its eleventh annual <strong>Jazz Camp</strong> at Messiah College, Grantham, PA<strong>  </strong>The Camp, held this year on<strong> June 13, 14 &amp; 15,</strong> serves students, age 12 to 21, of all instruments and voices.  All students who seriously desire to further their music education are welcome. No audition is required. The<strong> Central PA Jazz Camp</strong> outstanding artist faculty will deliver a comprehensive curriculum that will allow beginners and experienced players alike to improve their skills while gaining valuable experience in the study of improvisation, jazz theory, ear training, composition, keyboard skills, and jazz history. Students are placed compatibly in small groups and work together in performances. There is also camp time devoted to individual instrument instruction. The camp concludes on Friday late afternoon with a camp-wide concert that is free and open to the public.</p>
<p>This year’s faculty includes guest artist/educators <strong>Cyrus Chestnut</strong> and <strong>Jonathan Ragonese</strong> as well as the Messiah College faculty members, <strong>Kirk Reese, Jeff Stabley, </strong>and<strong> Steve Meashey</strong>.  Cyrus is a renowned recording artist and one of the greatest pianists of his generation.  Jonathan Ragonese is an acclaimed saxophonist and graduate of the Manhattan School of Music who formerly attended the CPFJ Jazz Camp.</p>
<p><em>“This year’s Camp is made possible by a generous grant from the Olewine Family Trust.  In addition, scholarship funding is provided by Pennsylvania National Insurance, and the Hall Foundation.”  </em></p>
<p><strong>To register: </strong>Applicants may apply online at <strong>CPFJ.org </strong>or<strong>: </strong><a title="Registration Form" href="http://www.cpfj.org/jazzcamp/cpfj_2012jazzcamp.pdf" target="_blank">Download and print out the mail-in registration form</a>.  You can download the Camp brochure as well.  Or, call to register by phone using a credit card at <strong>717 540-1010.</strong> The Jazz Camp will confirm your registration by mail once application and tuition are received. For more registration information please call <strong>Messiah College&#8217;s Department of Music &#8211; 717-796-1800 </strong></p>
<p>Resident participants will stay in Messiah College residence halls and eat their meals in the College’s dining hall. <strong>Commuters</strong> may also eat in the College dining room and pay on a per-meal basis.<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Fees: Resident:</strong> Tuition, room, and board_$350.00                                                                          (Includes instruction, housing for 3 days and 2 nights, all regular meals).<br />
<strong>Commuter:</strong> Tuition and meals_$250.00                                                                                            (Includes instruction, all regular meals)</p>
<p><strong>Jazz Camp Faculty Bios:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Cyrus Chestnut</strong></p>
<p>Cyrus Chestnut has been in the forefront of modern jazz for many years. He began his career at the age of six, playing for Mt. Calvary Church in Baltimore.</p>
<p>He received a degree in Composition and Arranging in 1985 from Berklee School of Music where he won many awards. Following school he honed his craft in the bands of jazz legends Dizzy Gillespie, Betty Carter, Freddie Hubbard &amp; Joe Williams.</p>
<p>Cyrus began releasing CDs as a leader in 1991 and has been recording steadily ever since. He signed with Atlantic Records in 1993 and has released many critically acclaimed titles for that label.  His recordings have been listed in Downbeat&#8217;s annual &#8220;Top Ten&#8221; list and his gospel tinged style inspired the popular solo recording &#8220;Spirit&#8221; in 2008.</p>
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<p><strong>Jonathan Ragonese</strong></p>
<p>Jonathan Ragonese is originally from Central PA and was a student at the Central PA Jazz Camp. He began his studies on piano, switching to saxophone at age twelve.  He was mentored by Central PA musicians Tim Warfield, Jr., Ron Waters and Steve Rudolph while in high school, and received a full scholarship to the Manhattan School of Music. Among his teachers there are Steve Wilson, Bob Mintzer and Gary Dial.  Jonathan is currently in his Master&#8217;s of Music studies in Composition.</p>
<p>In NYC he has performed with many great jazz musicians including James Moody, Dave Liebman, John Riley, Phil Woods, and Bobby Watson.  His arranging and orchestrating talents are in demand and have been heard in concerts with the Harrisburg Symphony and all Ellington Suite for saxophonist Steve Wilson at the Vermont Mozart Festival.</p>
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<p><strong>Kirk Reese</strong></p>
<p>Kirk Reese has been an active part of the jazz scene in Pennsylvania for thirty years.  He has performed with numerous notable jazz artists including Phil Woods, Lou Marini, Marvin Stamm, Tim Warfield, Jr. and Terrell Stafford, and has been asked to be the opening act for Bela Fleck, B.B. King and others. An active recording artist, he has appeared on countless CDs including one by the Reese Project, &#8220;Blue Etude&#8221;, which received a Grammy nomination in 2002.  Reese has been on the music faculty at Messiah College for nearly 10 years and in that time has established a culture of small-group jazz that has enhanced the department, reinforced the big bands, and has been the catalyst for many students developing a lifelong appreciation for the art form.</p>
<p><strong>Steve Meashey</strong></p>
<p>Steve Meashey is originally from Lebanon, PA where he now lives with his wife Erin and their three children, Samantha, Chester and Robyn</p>
<p>For more than 25 years, Steve has made a living playing bass in Central PA and around Philadelphia where he has had the privilege of playing with many of the finest musicians in the region.  Meashey has also been involved in many recording projects through the years including CDs with the For Peace Quartet and the Joe Hunt Trio.</p>
<p><strong>Jeff Stabley</strong></p>
<p>Jeff Stabley teaches Jazz Studies at York College of Pennsylvania where he directs the jass ensemble and the percussion ensemble. He is also a music teacher at Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12 in York County and is the contemporary music director and pianist at Zion Lutheran Church of York.  For more than ten years, Stabley has been the music director of the First Presbyterian Church of York&#8217;s popular jazz vespers concerts honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This concert has featured many notable artists including Chris Bacas, John Swana and Paul Carr.</p>
<p>Locally Jeff can be heard drumming with Amy Banks, Kirk Reese, Tim Warfield, Jr., and Jim Wood. He also plays keyboard with Kris Kostoff&#8217;s hip-hop jazz group Compound.  The Jeff Stabley Trio has released a CD entitled &#8220;Music To Listen to Music To&#8221; with Steve Meashey &amp; Andy Roberts..</p>
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<p><strong>INTERESTED IN SPONSORING A DESERVING STUDENT’S TUITION?  CALL THE FRIENDS OF JAZZ @ 717-540-1010</strong></p>
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		<title>Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet Caps Off the Season</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[  CPYB Ends Season with Contemporary Classic Collaboration by: Internationally regarded choreographer Alan Hineline Critically acclaimed Philly composer Jeremy Gill Renowned chamber ensemble Concertante   Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) caps off its 2011/12 performance season with the powerful world premiere collaboration of Alan Hineline’s 25 during the June Series production. Athletic and refined, 25 [...]]]></description>
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<p align="center"><strong>CPYB Ends Season with Contemporary Classic Collaboration by:</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Internationally regarded choreographer Alan Hineline<br />
</span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Critically acclaimed Philly composer Jeremy Gill<br />
</span></strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Renowned chamber ensemble Concertante</span></strong></p>
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<p>Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) caps off its 2011/12 performance season with the powerful world premiere collaboration of Alan Hineline’s <strong><em>25 </em></strong>during the <em>June Series</em> production. Athletic and refined, <strong><em>25 </em></strong>fuses Hineline’s keen ability to “physically illuminate the music” with 21st Century composer Jeremy Gills’ intricate, carefully wrought and free-wheeling “25 for String Quartet.” The ballet and music were both commissioned by the Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation. The music will be performed live by the renowned chamber ensemble Concertante, directed by Xiao-Dong Wang.<strong><em></em></strong></p>
<p>In addition, CPYB’s four days of <em>June Series</em> includes more than 20 different ballets performed by more than 135 dancers. The mixed repertory programs range from contemporary to classical, creating five unique programs ballet novices and loyal patrons alike can appreciate.</p>
<p>“Rhythmically intricate, physically expansive, and delicately human<em>, June Series</em> reflects the very best of who CPYB is as a ballet company,” said CEO and Resident Choreographer Alan Hineline. “In an outstandingly grand view of human potential, the dynamic display of thrilling choreography in CPYB’s mixed repertory program makes each dance moment count for more!”</p>
<p><strong><em>June Series</em></strong><strong> runs Wednesday-Saturday, June 20-23,</strong> at Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg, where CPYB is Resident Ballet Company. Tickets are $16 for the 7 p.m. weekday performances and $30 for the Saturday 1 &amp; 6 p.m. performances. Tickets are available by calling 717.214.ARTS (2787), online at whitakercenter.org, and in person at the Whitaker Center Box Office. Performance program details are also online at CPYB.org. (Schedule attached)</p>
<p><a title="Arts Guide" href="http://centralpennartguide.com/central-pennsylvania-youth-ballet-no-place-like-home" target="_blank">CPYB</a> is supported by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and Cultural Enrichment Fund.</p>
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		<title>Harrisburg Symphony Society Showhouse &amp; Gardens 2012: Serenity on the Yellow Breeches</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Harrisburg Symphony Society Showhouse &#38; Gardens 2012, presented by Fulton Bank, opens Saturday, May 19, and continues through Sunday, June 10, 2012.  This is the sixth Showhouse project the Society has done since 1997.  The first five Showhouses raised over $725,000 to benefit the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, now celebrating its 82nd anniversary. The property [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Harrisburg Symphony Society Showhouse &amp; Gardens 2012, presented by Fulton Bank, opens Saturday, May 19, and continues through Sunday, June 10, 2012.  This is the sixth Showhouse project the Society has done since 1997.  The first five Showhouses raised over $725,000 to benefit the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra, now celebrating its 82<sup>nd</sup> anniversary.</p>
<p>The property for the 2012 Showhouse &amp; Gardens overlooks the Yellow Breeches Creek in Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County.  Until the mid-18<sup>th</sup> Century, much of the area was part of “Lowther Manor,” a reservation for the Shawnee Indians established by the Penn family.  The tract of land upon which the house now sits was originally deeded to George Coover by the Penns in 1785.  The original stone house is believed to have been built by William Cox around 1795, with a 2-story stone addition in the mid-1800 and a frame addition in the late 1900’s.</p>
<p>The 5000+ square foot greystone farmhouse, stone and frame bank barn, and pond sit on 47 acres of rolling lawns and mature trees.  Inside the home, visitors will marvel at the many historic features, including deep window sills, fireplaces, and original flooring and hardware.</p>
<p>This former Osterlund farm known as Locust Knolls serves as the perfect canvas for our seventeen interior designers and fourteen landscape experts.  These talented professionals came together to paint, plant, furnish and accessorize the home, adding the flair and modern touches needed to make the home a haven for 21<sup>st</sup> century living.</p>
<p>Guests are invited to toast the opening of the house to the public by joining in the festivities at our Opening Celebration, a party to be held Friday, May 18, from 6 to 10 pm at the West Shore Country Club.  The event includes a signature cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, spectacular silent auction, luscious food, and entertainment by <em>Third Steam. </em> Honorary Showhouse Chair, Carmen Finestra, Co-Creator and Executive Producer of <em>Home Improvement, </em>will be our guest and will share stories about the show with us.</p>
<p>Yellow Breeches Café, located in the rustic barn, will be open daily, serving beverages, boxed lunches, and desserts.  Shop for delightful gifts and garden goodies at the Serendipity Boutique and Greenhouse also located in our barn.   Among the vendors you will find Susan’s Treasures, Black Landscape Garden Center, contemporary jewelry by Pegona Designs, hand painted items from Penn’s Woods Painters, and jewelry from Silver and Stone Artisan Jewelry.  Our Music Boutique returns with music themed items for the home and many more fun and unique items to browse and buy.</p>
<p>There will be other outstanding events taking place throughout the three weeks that <a title="Brochure" href="http://centralpennartguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/HSS-2012-Showhouse-Media-Kit-Promotional-Brochure.pdf" target="_blank"><em>Serenity on the Yellow Breeches</em> </a>will be open.  These events include a High Tea and Fashion Show with fashions by The Plum; Fly Fishing taught by Yellow Breeches Outfitters and Trout Unlimited; and herbalist Dawn Toutkaldjian presents three events aimed at opening the senses to the bounty and serenity of nature.  Last but not least, enjoy an evening on the Showhouse property eating barbecue from Blazing Swine Barbecue Company and listening to the cutting edge acoustic bluegrass music of Colebrook Road.</p>
<p>Critical to the success of this Showhouse is the underwriting support of local businesses and individuals like our Presenting Sponsor, Fulton Bank.  In addition to the underwriters the many in-kind donors, advertisers, designers, and landscapers have provided countless hours and resources to bring <em>Serenity on the Yellow Breeches</em> to the public.  These generous contributors recognize the importance the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra plays in enriching the lives of those living in the Capital region.  This event also could not occur without the dedication of hundreds of volunteers who work tirelessly for months before and during the event.</p>
<p>For more information about the Showhouse &amp; Gardens 2012 and its Special Events, visit our website, <a title="HSO" href="http://www.symphonyhouse.org/" target="_blank">symphonyhouse</a>.   Tickets to the Showhouse are available at this website or by calling the Symphony office at (717) 545-5527.</p>
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		<title>Oklahoma!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 01:43:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Featuring an Oklahoma! Pie Auction &#38; Champagne Reception Wednesday, June 13, 2012 3:00 p.m. A Gettysburg Festival Event: Tickets: Movie ticket, $6 at door; All-inclusive movie and culinary ticket, $25, reservation required In partnership with the Majestic Theater’s Summer Classic Movie Series, enjoy one of the greatest American movie musicals of all time, Oklahoma!, paired [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Featuring an Oklahoma! Pie Auction &amp; Champagne Reception</p>
<div>Wednesday, June 13, 2012 3:00 p.m.</div>
<p><strong>A Gettysburg Festival Event:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Tickets:</strong> Movie ticket, $6 at door; All-inclusive movie and culinary ticket, $25, reservation required</p>
<p>In partnership with the Majestic Theater’s Summer Classic Movie Series, enjoy one of the greatest American movie musicals of all time, <em>Oklahoma!</em>, paired with blue-ribbon culinary events.</p>
<p>“Come sweepin’ down the plain” with Shirley Jones and Gordon MacCrea in Rodgers &amp; Hammerstein’s ground-breaking musical, shown on the Majestic’s big screen as it was intended for its 1955 release.</p>
<p>And don’t miss the Festival’s Pie Auction, plus the Champagne and Pie Reception! Both are inspired by one of the movie’s most memorable scenes, the picnic and pie auction:</p>
<p>From 3 pm until the time of the movie at 7:30, step into the Majestic Theater’s lobby where a paradise of pies awaits. Gettysburg’s top bakers have generously donated mouth-watering pies available via silent auction. Place bids on your favorites! (See a partial list of donated pies, below, for a preview.)<br />
Following the movie, join us for a Champagne and Pie Reception, featuring glasses of bubbly and generous helpin’s of an Adams County favorite—Dutch apple pie. The entertainment continues, with a lively auction of the top pies, conducted by “Mr. Majestic” Jeffrey Gabel. See which pies are worth sky-high bids, dare we say… as big as the Oklahoma sky!</p>
<p><strong>Please note:</strong> Movie tickets are available at the door; however it is recommended that all-inclusive culinary combo tickets be reserved as early as possible due to the limited quantity and limited capacity in the Majestic’s Patron’s Lounge.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Just a Samplin’ of Pies, Ready ‘N Waitin’ for Biddin’:</span></strong><br />
<strong>Grandma Hauser’s Apple Pie, Hauser Estate Winery</strong><br />
A long time grower of apples, the Hauser’s love to bake apple pies. Please enjoy our matriarch, Helen Hauser’s, apple pie! Try pairing it with our Jack’s Hard Cider!</p>
<p><strong>Rustic Crust Peach Blueberry Pie, The Historic Cashtown Inn, Ruth Paladino</strong><br />
<strong>Strawberry Pie, The Historic Cashtown Inn, Ruth Paladino</strong><br />
Both recipes feature locally grown ingredients for a delicious, fresh taste.</p>
<p><strong>Wet Bottom Shoo Fly Pie, Hollabaugh Bros. Fruit Farm &amp; Market</strong><br />
A classic in PA Dutch Country, our Hollabaugh Bros. Wet Bottom Shoo Fly Pie is better than the Amish make! A tall glass of milk or hot coffee is a requirement to fully enjoy this sweet, gooey, scrumptious pie.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Pumpkin Apple Pie, N.E.W. A-ville Inn, Nancy E. Wolfe</strong><br />
The Pumpkin Apple Pie is an A-ville creation that we feature during the Fall Season and Apple Harvest Festival. It is a local “fave!”</p>
<p><strong>Fruits of the Forest Pie, Historic Fairfield Inn 1757, Chef Terry Shafer</strong><br />
Chefs at the Historic Fairfield Inn have been baking pies for more than 250 years. This year, the chef has created the Inn’s Fruits of the Forest Pie featuring a delicious combination of apples, strawberries, rhubarb, blackberries and raspberries.</p>
<p><strong>Cherry Raspberry Crumb Pie, Hickory Bridge Farm, Mary Lynn Martin</strong><br />
<strong>Fresh Strawberry Pie, Hickory Bridge Farm, Mary Lynn Martin</strong><br />
Two favorite family pies to add to the Auction’s plenty. The Strawberry Pie will be made with strawberries from Hickory Bridge Farm itself. The Raspberries in the crumb pie will be fresh picked before they are put in the pie from the Farm as well&#8211;the cherries will be fresh and local!</p>
<p><strong>Chocolate Strawberry Pie, Reid’s Orchard &amp; Winery, Kathy Reid</strong><br />
Our own home-grown berries pair up with dark chocolate in this delicious summer treat. Excellent paired with a glass of our Angels of the Battlefield Cabernet Sauvignon.</p>
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<p><strong>Contact Phone:</strong> 717-337-8200<br />
<strong>Contact E-mail:</strong> <a href="mailto:majestictheater@gettysburg.edu">majestictheater@gettysburg.edu</a></p>
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